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UK Supermarkets Explore £2 Healthy Start Top-Ups After MPs Hearing

Retailers say any offer depends on workable mechanics because the scheme now runs on a prepaid debit card.

Overview

  • Tesco told the Health and Social Care Committee it is actively in talks with industry bodies to identify feasible options.
  • Sainsbury's said it would provide £2 weekly top-ups if the Government reverted Healthy Start from digital cards to paper vouchers.
  • Asda signaled support but warned the debit-card format stops retailers from restricting spending to eligible food categories.
  • Aldi stated it remains open to offering top-ups for Healthy Start recipients.
  • No rollout has been announced as discussions continue, and Tesco emphasized that boosting awareness of Healthy Start is a priority.